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‘Spectre’ presents spectacular finale to Daniel Craig’s tenure as Bond

‘Spectre’ presents spectacular finale to Daniel Craig’s tenure as Bond

Jeff Eidelman
December 15, 2015

In an unclassical James Bond fashion, ‘Spectre’ provides a different kind of ending to a seemingly unchanging brand. The opening scene of the movie begins during The Day of the Dead in Mexico City,...

Junior Matthew Whay strums the ukulele during academic lab behind the music wing. “I hope to be able to spread the beautiful sound and good vibes of the ukulele throughout the halls of Parkway Central,” Whay said. Photo by Jeffrey Eidelman.

Stringing it Together: Ukulele club opens up opportunity to showcase unique musical talent

Jeff Eidelman
December 15, 2015

Attempting to find the right chord, junior Matthew Whay recently started the Ukulele Club in hopes to improve the school climate. “My belief is that if more people in this world played the ukulele,...

Eagle Scout finishes project

Eagle Scout finishes project

Jeff Eidelman
May 8, 2015

Accomplishing the biggest feat in the Boy Scouts program, Stephen He (12) completed his Eagle Project this year and has earned the title Eagle Scout. He decided to revive the running trail behind Green...

Extenuating circumstances create need  for shuffling of math classes, teachers

Extenuating circumstances create need for shuffling of math classes, teachers

Jeff Eidelman
May 6, 2015

Preparing for two teachers to go on maternity leave over spring break, the math department was thrown a curveball as both babies came early, and another teacher went on leave for personal reasons. Both...

Faces of PCH: Agustin Barcelona

Faces of PCH: Agustin Barcelona

Jeff Eidelman
February 27, 2015

After moving from Argentina due to his father’s job, freshman Agustin Barcelona made the JV team and earned the captaincy after playing soccer for only two years. “It was a really amazing achievement...

District stikes marketing deal with firm

District stikes marketing deal with firm

Jeff Eidelman
February 12, 2015

Following the path of several schools in Columbia, MO, Parkway School district will be teaming up with Kelly Sports Properties (KSP) in an attempt to help extracurricular activity funds. “It’s a...

Girls basketball alters style of play to fit new roster

Girls basketball alters style of play to fit new roster

Jeff Eidelman
December 15, 2014

Entering the season with only two returning players, the girls varsity basketball team comes into the year shorter and less experienced. “I think anytime you have new personal, you are always looking...

Swag Society: Members buy, sell and trade shoes through community

Swag Society: Members buy, sell and trade shoes through community

Jeff Eidelman
December 15, 2014

Attempting to get their feet wet in new activities, certain students have discovered a shoe society through Facebook in which people in the St. Louis area can purchase, sell and trade sneakers. A few...

Faces of PCH: Michael Man

Faces of PCH: Michael Man

Jeff Eidelman
December 10, 2014

Playing in more than one athletic endeavor, freshman Michael Man enjoys his time participating in sports. "Currently I am on the JV basketball team," Man said. "I also play baseball." Man already...

Head coach Ryan Banta jumps into a lake at Engler Park om Farmington immediately following the four girls, junior Sarah Madsen and Sophomores Richelle Bain, Lizzie DeJoie and Claire Huang, qualifying for State. “If all four of you girls qualify I will go run in that lake and take a dive, rather a nice little plunge, into the water,” Banta said. “It was rather cold. It was kind of like an ice bucket challenge.” Photo courtesy of Richelle Bain.

Four girls make State in cross country

Jeff Eidelman
November 14, 2014

For the first time in school history, according to head coach Ryan Banta, the girls cross country team had four girls qualify for the State Championship. Junior Sarah Madsen and sophomores Richelle...

Sophomore Francis Ntimba

Faces of PCH: Francis Ntimba

Jeff Eidelman
October 15, 2014

Playing the violin and basketball for the past nine years, sophomore Francis Ntimba enjoys meeting new people in different extra-curricular activities. “Basketball has definitely been beneficial to...

Sophomore Elena Wilner prepares to serve at a match on September 30, 2014.

Girls tennis team misses out on State

Jeff Eidelman
October 14, 2014

Playing in the first round of sectionals, the girls tennis team lost to Marquette in a tight tie breaker on Saturday morning. “Its kind of upsetting,” sophomore Rebecca Davis said. “We were all...

Tick Tock: Morning routines vary with student priorities

Tick Tock: Morning routines vary with student priorities

Jeff Eidelman
October 11, 2014

As students get ready for the school day ahead of them, many have different ways to prepare themselves before school. Junior Andy McEwen wakes up at 3:45 some mornings, heading to check fishing lines...

Rams look awful in home opener

Rams look awful in home opener

Jeff Eidelman
September 12, 2014

Frustrating every Rams fan across the nation, the St. Louis Rams suffered a brutal loss to the Minnesota Vikings this past Sunday by a score of 34-6. Plenty of things went wrong for the Rams, but sometimes...

Ashley Wright (12) begins writing in her notebook some ideas for her creative writing class. Photo by Jeffrey Eidelman

Faces of PCH: Ashley Wright

Jeff Eidelman
August 20, 2014

Finding interests in more creative activities, senior Ashley Wright doesn't follow the route of sports but rather she explores her inventive side. “I played sports in middle school,” Wright said....

Sophomore Josh Konecek leaps on top of the dog pile immediately after the Colts won the championship. Photo by Jeffrey Eidelman.

Varsity baseball wins district championship

Jeff Eidelman
May 22, 2014

Following a complete game by senior Connor Kraus to advance to the district championship, fellow senior Matthew Bernstein pitched another complete game to help propel the Colts to a 5-3 championship win. Pitching...

Senior Jonathan Hwang works on Parkway Central's robot during a robotics competition. Photo courtesy of Mr. Gunasingham.

Hwang masters multi-tasking

Jeff Eidelman
May 7, 2014

Participating in multiple after-school activities, senior Jonathan Hwang finds time to balance being a captain of the robotics team, having a new interest in photography and being involved with the Safe...

Parking lot on the day before Spring Break. Photo by Jeffrey Eidelman

Make-up day of school interferes with Spring Break

Jeff Eidelman
March 14, 2014

More snow and more snow day make-ups. Due to the fact that we had a snow day on a day that was supposed to be a day that we make up again, a day will be taken away from Spring Break. We will have to...

Building manager works behind the scenes

Jeff Eidelman
March 1, 2014

Building manager Mr. Jim Bundren works behind the scenes in almost every part of the school. Starting as the head nighttime custodian in 2002, Bundren earned the title of building manager after nine years...

Varsity boys basketball outplays University City

Varsity boys basketball outplays University City

Jeff Eidelman
February 24, 2014

The varsity boys basketball team improved to 15-9 as they defeated University City in a 55-38 win. Senior Nathan Biggs came up big with a team high 20 points. Fellow senior Connor Kraus and junior Jarett...

Freshman Seong Hun Kim watches and cheers on his teammates during a game on Feb. 7, at Parkway Central against Webster Groves that ended in a 41-31 win. Photo by Jeffrey Eidelman.

Transfer student adapts to American basketball

Jeff Eidelman
February 14, 2014

Not only having to fight a language barrier, the boys freshman basketball team’s transfer student Seong Hun Kim, is also working to adapt to the new style of basketball in America. “Here it’s...

Rams shock the world, beat the Saints with ease

Rams shock the world, beat the Saints with ease

Jeff Eidelman
December 22, 2013

Heading into the week, the New Orleans Saints came in as 68% to beat the Rams. Yet the Rams somehow managed to pull a rabbit out of their hat and shock the world. Almost everything the Rams did seem to...

Rams eliminated from playoffs, look to the future

Rams eliminated from playoffs, look to the future

Jeff Eidelman
December 13, 2013

Murphy’s law of anything that can go wrong will go wrong was in effect on Sunday in Arizona when the Rams played the Cardinals. The Rams were eliminated from playoff contention this past week, and are...

Sophomore Sarah Madsen competes in the conference meet at University City on Oct. 12. Photo by Ms. Tara Stepanek.

Unsung Hero: Sarah Madsen

Jeff Eidelman
December 11, 2013

Despite running on the cross country team for the first time, sophomore Sarah Madsen found a way into the postseason. “I think that throughout the season I gained confidence in myself,” Madsen said. Madsen...

Sophomore Josh Konecek plays on Sept. 23 against University City. Photo by Molly Cagle.

Unsung Hero: Josh Konecek

Jeff Eidelman
December 11, 2013

Sophomore Josh Konecek didn’t score a goal all year, but his contribution to the team was abundant according to senior captain Ben Mendel. “He worked really hard,” Mendel said. "Coming from the...

Tavon Austin shines as rams improve

Tavon Austin shines as rams improve

Jeff Eidelman
November 13, 2013

Heading into a bye week, the Rams absolutely destroyed the Indianapolis Colts 38-8. The Colts, now 6-3, were serious Super Bowl contenders after beating an undefeated Broncos team a few weeks earlier....

Missouri Tigers football stadium. Photo courtesy of Brandon Schenberg.

Mizzou Tigers football succeeding in first half of year

Jeff Eidelman
October 12, 2013

With the Missouri Tigers starting the season off at 5-0, mixed feelings have arisen about the Tigers success. “Of course I’m upset,” junior James Burns said. “They are ranked and don’t deserve...

Senior Elise Gibson and sophomore Sarah Madsen run in the varsity race at the Fleet Feet Invitational at Parkway Central on Aug. 29. Photo by Tara Stepanek.

Girls keep pace with coaching change

Jeff Eidelman
October 4, 2013

A new coach usually brings major changes to a program, but this year’s girls cross country team proves to be different. “I have two main principles that I want my runners to think about as they...

Students lack school spirit

Students lack school spirit

Jeff Eidelman
September 19, 2013

Walking in the hallway, a passerby could see students all dressed in black or wearing pajamas this week. Different themes that are set to wear for each grade level throughout the week. Students don't...

Drum majors impact band performance

Drum majors impact band performance

Jeff Eidelman
September 11, 2013

Leading 90 students in the marching band comes with challenges, according to senior Leeore Levinstein, yet sometimes the impact drum majors have on bands goes unnoticed. “It is awesome to have a big...

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